[0:07] Okay, and we're ready to proceed. Okay, I'd like to
[0:15] welcome everybody to the February 15 Bruce county council meeting.
[0:22] And we'll bring the meeting to order. And we'll adopt
[0:27] the minutes from. February 1. Take a mover and seconder.
[0:32] Councilor Hamill. Councilor sharboned at the minutes of the February
[0:35] 1 council meeting be approved as circulated? All those in
[0:38] favor. That's carried ask for a declaration of peculiar interest.
[0:45] Is there any peculiar interest out there? No. Okay. Hearing
[0:49] none, we shall move on. And then. We've got no
[0:55] public meetings, no delegations. We have numerous reports. For information
[1:00] today. So we have our community development office, small business
[1:04] Enterprise center, program extension. Are there any questions? For Mr.
[1:09] Loni about that. Councilor Craig. Through you, warden. Just a
[1:17] quick question to Mr. Loney. Through you. Do you have
[1:21] any partners? That we work with in that regard. Yes,
[1:28] the provincial government, but it's one of many. Small. Business
[1:33] incubators, and I'm wondering whether there's wisdom. In a broader
[1:39] sort of view of this, or whether the micro applications
[1:43] work best. If you could comment on that. Thank you.
[1:47] And through you, Warden Peabody, to Councilor Craig. The small
[1:51] business enterprise center is part of a larger network. There's
[1:58] small business enterprise centers located. In all geographic regions of
[2:02] Ontario. Our team works closely with each of those, while
[2:06] each operates slightly differently. We offer the same programs. The
[2:11] micro grants. That are done through this program, summer company
[2:16] and starter company plus. Are mandated by the province. They
[2:20] require us to run those as part of this agreement.
[2:23] But we do partner heavily through this and. They're Bruce
[2:28] Gray, entrepreneurship. Ecosystem is what it's referred to as about
[2:33] 25 members in our area that are working. In the
[2:37] ecosystem, and our team takes a lead role in coordinating
[2:40] and bringing those partners together. I hope that answers your
[2:44] question, but happy for any follow up. Kate. Anything else?
[2:51] Very good. All right. Hey, Chris, can I ask. A
[2:55] question. Yeah. That's good if people can speak out, because
[2:59] on my screen here, I can't. See everybody, so. Go
[3:02] ahead, deputy warden. Hey, warden. Jeff, maybe. You could just
[3:08] give us a bit of color or any information you
[3:10] have. Do you anticipate? There will be any challenges with
[3:15] getting an extension of this program beyond 2025. I noticed
[3:20] as you say in your report they changed the arrangement
[3:23] the last time with this going from a three year
[3:25] agreement to two years with a one year option for
[3:27] extension. I don't know. If that means anything or not.
[3:33] About what they're thinking around this program. I just wonder
[3:35] if you have any through your networks or getting any
[3:37] sort of. Sense is the province thinking that they're going
[3:40] to continue this program? Do you expect we'll have any
[3:43] challenges or not? Thanks for the questions. For you word
[3:47] and peabody to councilor Sharboneau. The one year extension was.
[3:54] A new way to roll out this program through. The
[3:58] extension notice. We did get a comment from the province
[4:02] that the program is under review. They do reviews on
[4:05] these programs from time to time. Unfortunately, we don't have
[4:08] any additional. Information on what that review looks like. Other
[4:14] than being requested for some additional information through our reporting
[4:17] requirements at this time. We are hoping the province reaches
[4:21] out for more fulsome requests on the information for this
[4:26] program, but at this time they have not. They've only
[4:29] mentioned that the program is being reviewed. If I could
[4:31] just follow up, warden. I would just say that since
[4:36] they are doing a review. In my own view, this
[4:39] is a really good program, an important program that's done
[4:41] a lot of good in Bruce county throughout the time
[4:44] of its existence, and it would be a real shame
[4:46] to see it discontinued. I think it could continue to
[4:49] do real good. I would suggest that. Through our lobbying
[4:53] efforts over the course of the next several months, perhaps
[4:56] at amo or other opportunities. This might be a thing
[4:58] that we should put on the radar. To go to
[5:02] the province. And remind them how important a program it
[5:06] is and encourage them to continue it beyond 2025. So
[5:10] those are my views. Thank you, Warren. Okay. Moving on.
[5:17] We have four reports from corporate services. Pandemic funding, education
[5:21] taxes, property assessment, change. And the notional rate and the
[5:25] investment annual report. Are there any questions on either of
[5:30] those four items? Councilor Craig? Once again through you, warden.
[5:36] Just wanted to comment on the education tax. And though
[5:39] it seems as though a good thing that the tax
[5:40] rate is not going up, and real dollars, it makes
[5:43] quite a difference to our municipalities. I'm sorry I didn't
[5:48] have the numbers right here, but if I remember correctly,
[5:52] In the last ten years. Our municipality has lost in
[5:56] excess of $700,000. In taxes because. Of.
[6:06] This seemingly great initiative by the province to hold the
[6:10] education tax. At the same rate. It's a declining balance
[6:17] that the municipalities get, so I hate to push for
[6:20] a tax increase, but it ties in nicely to the
[6:25] proposed. Amo. New financial arrangement. With the province. There's a
[6:30] whole lot of fingers that tie it together, so just
[6:32] wanted to highlight that a little bit. Thank you, warden.
[6:36] Kate. Just on that note, Councilor Craig. MPP buyers did
[6:42] reach out to me about that, along with Warden Milne.
[6:46] And Chinese New year. He was talking about that, and
[6:51] he wanted to talk to the counties about that. So.
[6:56] I'm going to have our Cao. Follow up on that
[7:00] and set up a meeting and we can put your
[7:04] concerns in also along with our other concerns. About the
[7:08] arrangement that we have with province. We all know that
[7:12] at both levels we seem to be picking up more
[7:15] and more of costs, different services, whether it's conservation authorities
[7:20] or schools. Or ltc. Further questions. Yes, thank you, Warden.
[7:27] And my question is in regards to the item e
[7:30] corporate services investment annual. Report. I was wondering if our
[7:34] deputy treasurer, Lynn Hatton, Was available for this question. Yes,
[7:43] good morning. I'm available. Thank you very much. And. Going
[7:50] to, I guess. First question. There's two of them going
[7:52] to page seven. Let's go to it myself here.
[8:03] So. We have. A five year gic rate from cibc
[8:10] at 2.25. And then a 2.9 from Bimo. I was
[8:16] wondering. Why the difference in that zero 65. So the
[8:22] rate. The rates that are commented on in the report
[8:28] would be. What we were able to obtain directly from
[8:32] market. At the point in time. These are also referencing
[8:37] back to what those rates would have been at the
[8:39] point that we made the initial investment. So they're historical
[8:42] information. So there may be some differences between what CiBC
[8:44] and Bima were offering at that time. And what we
[8:47] would see now. It's mainly just a differentiation between what
[8:51] they're offering to the general market and. How they maybe
[8:54] see our business. Well, I guess my follow up. Is
[9:02] that? With that much difference, I would hope that. We
[9:08] would be seriously considering moving some of our investments to
[9:13] bemo instead of CIBc and that leads into CIBC did
[9:17] let down the center part of Bruce county here the
[9:20] last six. Months. And this is just for information today.
[9:24] But I would hope that we would have a serious
[9:26] look at our continuing working with CIBc. And see if
[9:31] there's other banks out there that. We could move some
[9:34] of our business to, or more of our business, too,
[9:36] so. This is just for information today, but I'll be
[9:39] working with staff in the future to see if. There
[9:43] is a notice of motion or what is a rate
[9:47] procedure on this, so just. Wanted. To highlight that and
[9:52] share my thoughts. Okay, Councilor Kirkland. There we go. I
[10:00] think I'm there. Yeah. I'm along the same line. And
[10:10] just asking staff, do you feel that we put enough
[10:13] staff time or do staff have enough? Time. To monitor
[10:18] these investments. When you're talking that kind of dollars and
[10:22] cents in investments. Is it? Somebody could almost pay for
[10:25] their wages in a year just on making sure the
[10:28] investments are making the dollars that they should be making,
[10:31] or do you feel dealing with the banks is the
[10:33] way to go. Through. Some pretty firm regulations around what
[10:41] we can and can't invest in through the municipal sphere.
[10:45] And we don't have the same options available to us.
[10:52] That individuals would or other businesses would, so. We very
[10:56] much appreciate and rely on some of the advice that
[10:59] we get from our investment advisors. With the banks that
[11:02] we choose to deal with, and we can consider which
[11:05] of those companies it is that we work with if
[11:08] needed in the future. Staff do monitor the value of
[11:11] the investments through regular investment statements on a monthly basis
[11:15] and review that information. You'll also note through this report
[11:20] that there have been times where we have made the
[11:23] decision not to hold some of these investments until full
[11:25] maturity because of what is happening in the market. So
[11:28] we are continuing to monitor that. We would always love
[11:31] to have more time to focus. On these things, but
[11:34] ultimately we do feel that we're keeping pace with making
[11:37] good decisions. Based on? The information available to us. The
[11:40] other thing is we don't want to be too reactionary.
[11:43] To minor changes in the market and making sure that
[11:46] we're thinking more long term about how we deal with
[11:49] our investments in line with how we need those funds
[11:52] for our different assets. And investments in the future. Thanks.
[11:58] Any more for Ms. Hatton. Okay, now we're on to
[12:06] four reports from human services. Q four report on childcare
[12:13] Q four report on housing services. Q four report on
[12:16] income and support services and. That's it. Darrell Diang Christmas
[12:22] program. Four. Any questions? About human services reports. Christine will
[12:29] be available to answer any questions. Councilor Kirkland. Yeah, I
[12:35] don't know if this pertains. To like. It's under the
[12:42] human services, where I put it, but in our two
[12:45] homes. Would child care. I know there was in the
[12:48] past, years and years ago. Businesses put childcare into their
[12:54] businesses to help with employees. And the levels of employees
[12:58] that you get. Would this be something or. We probably
[13:01] already have considered it looking into childcare in our two
[13:05] homes to help with our employee. Racial and to attract
[13:08] employment. Good morning. Ward, and through you. Tanya Dixon is
[13:16] on the line providing coverage for human services. But. I
[13:21] will speak to this one. In terms of the delivery
[13:25] of our childcare system. We have opportunity to work with
[13:31] both nonprofit and for profit providers. And definitely look at.
[13:38] In terms of where a childcare center is established. There's
[13:42] sort of a pro forma around them, making good sense
[13:45] of the business, working. So if there were a nonprofit
[13:48] or a for profit provider that we're interested in sharing,
[13:52] space with us. That's definitely something we've reviewed historically at
[13:56] different times we've worked in. Partnership with some of the
[13:59] other local municipalities around delivery of programs as well, too.
[14:04] We are limited for space in our long term care
[14:07] homes. So originally, we actually did have our early years
[14:12] program co located with our long term care home. In
[14:15] Brisbane Haven in Walkerdon and ran out of space and
[14:19] actually needed it for delivery of services for the long
[14:22] term care home. But there is a system in place
[14:25] where any of our staff are able to access services.
[14:28] The same way that members of the public are around
[14:31] childcare and the childcare team are regularly working. On increasing
[14:36] the number of spaces and the number of providers that
[14:39] are available in community. So definitely there's work undergoing. You
[14:44] may have seen just recently, the children services team did.
[14:49] Release. They are starting the beginning of a planning process
[14:52] again around childcare in early years and are looking for
[14:55] input from community and various partners, and so there's opportunity
[15:00] again for ideas. To be brought forward for them to
[15:02] work on over the next four years as well, too,
[15:05] so. Definitely things that have been considered, have been worked
[15:07] on through the years and always open to that. Happening?
[15:10] Again where opportunity presents itself, Councilor Kirkland, for sure. Thanks.
[15:17] Okay. Further questions for Human Services Deputy Warden. Thank you,
[15:22] warden. Sorry. Jumping to the report. On the Q 420
[15:29] 23 Housing services report. Just interested and wanted to highlight,
[15:35] maybe ask a question about. The Knights of Shelter provided
[15:39] to individuals and families in 2023. Just, I think, worth
[15:45] highlighting that the YMCA, on our behalf, provided 11,714 nights
[15:51] of shelter. In 2023 on behalf of Bruce County. A
[15:56] lot of comments talking about shelter and the need for
[15:58] shelter in sogging chores. In particular, we have some really
[16:01] active groups, some great groups who are advocating for. Folks
[16:05] who are homeless in our community and looking to come
[16:09] up with options for them. And I think? One thing
[16:11] I think. We don't talk. Maybe enough about or highlight
[16:15] enough is just how much we are doing. On that
[16:18] front. And this work, this partnership we have with the
[16:20] Ymcas are really. Effective partnership in this. I just really
[16:25] highlights just how much work they're doing. Right? Like, 11,714
[16:30] nights of shelter provided just in one year. And I
[16:32] wonder, maybe I could ask the question to staff. How
[16:36] does that compare? I don't see the number in here.
[16:39] I may have missed it. If I did, I'm sorry
[16:41] for that. How's that? Compared to previous years. Do we
[16:43] know? How are we trending in that program in terms
[16:46] of how many nights of shelter and. How many families
[16:50] or individuals we are serving. And. It gives the average
[16:58] nights per household. How many households are we serving now?
[17:02] And how does that compare to previous years and how
[17:05] many nights of shelter we're providing? How does that compare?
[17:08] And what's the trend look like? So through you, warden,
[17:12] I'll start councilor Sharboneau to advise that just. Recently as
[17:16] we prepared for Roma staff, we're looking at numbers in
[17:20] partnership with the Western Wardens caucus. And over the last
[17:23] five years, our use of homelessness sheltering has increased. By
[17:27] 500%. And then I'll turn it over to Tanya to
[17:32] provide any more specific details about comparison. Year over year.
[17:36] Thanks, Christine. And through you, warden, like Christine said, we
[17:40] know there's been a huge increase. In the number of
[17:42] nights sheltered. I don't have the year over year I
[17:45] can provide. That in another report. If you'd like me
[17:47] to, I can look at year over year. That's no
[17:50] problem. We do have. The other chart, emergency shelter use,
[17:59] that does show the number of households and the number
[18:01] of people within the household. So that is the blue
[18:04] and red chart just below. The Knights of Shelter provided,
[18:09] but I can do that as a year over year
[18:10] as well. I do know anecdotally that since Covid, so
[18:15] since 2019 we have seen that spike in emergency shelter
[18:19] use, but I will bring a report back with that
[18:21] information. Well, that's good. And maybe just a quick follow
[18:25] up, warden. 500% increase in the usage of this program.
[18:32] That's your headline number. And pretty concerning number. Are we?
[18:40] I guess. That obviously requires a greater investment by us.
[18:45] And more work, greater investment by the YMCA, or at
[18:48] least. A greater. They have to stand up their resources
[18:51] to do that as well. What are we doing now
[18:54] as a part of the housing and homelessness master plan,
[18:56] I guess. Where we're projecting to the future in terms
[18:59] of. What kind of funding, what kind of organization we
[19:03] are going to need. To meet not only the current
[19:07] demand, but, I mean, if it's grown by 500%. Over,
[19:09] I think the CIO said over the last five years.
[19:14] There's no reason to think it won't continue to grow.
[19:17] I guess I'm maybe answering my own question. The housing
[19:19] and homelessness master plan is going to provide us with
[19:21] the answer in terms of what we need to do,
[19:23] because I think this is just. Another area where. We
[19:31] need to go. To our provincial and federal counterparts and
[19:35] talk about housing. Right. We need. To have more support
[19:40] from them to get these people. Into housing, not just.
[19:46] Shelter and get them out of this cycle and into
[19:49] some more permanent housing and. We need them to come
[19:52] up with the money and the programming to do that
[19:55] and that support. Just isn't there. So we're painting the
[19:58] picture through the housing and homelessness. Master plan that we
[20:00] can then carry to them and say, here's what we're
[20:02] facing and what we're going to be facing. And here's
[20:05] what we're going to need from you. Am I on
[20:08] the right track there, Tanya? Yeah, through you, Ward. And
[20:11] you are on the right. Track, and we are working
[20:12] on that. We're also working on some cost analysis with
[20:15] the why? To work on the bigger picture of how
[20:20] much is it costing and what that's going to look
[20:23] like moving forward. So there's a couple of pieces that
[20:26] included in the housing. And homes's plan that we're working
[20:28] on with the why and also working on. A community
[20:33] homelessness. Sorry, a rural homelessness response model. So looking. More
[20:37] at the. Rural circumstances and challenges being from a rural
[20:42] community that we're facing with our people that are experiencing
[20:46] homelessness. Thank you, warden. And through you, warden, I'll layer
[20:51] on top of what? Tanya discussed specifically to our sheltering
[20:57] and support services for those that are experiencing homelessness on
[21:00] top of that, we layer on our county efforts around
[21:03] the community development office and where we have the planning
[21:06] teams and the housing services team working together more broadly.
[21:11] We will have a sister document, if you will, to
[21:14] the housing and homelessness plan, which is our housing action
[21:17] plan. That's that work in that co space that will
[21:21] be coming forward. Once we've had opportunity to consult and
[21:25] receive some input from our municipal partners again, so. That
[21:29] works coming up as well, too. And, of course, all
[21:31] the work that we've been doing to. Approve new promises
[21:35] and where developers are making some gains in moving some
[21:39] new buildings forward. As we start to see our vacancy
[21:42] rate. In our rental and purpose built units increase. That
[21:47] will also help with the pressures with the sheltering. System
[21:49] as well, too. So there is an interaction between these
[21:52] pieces of work, and we'll continue to try to provide.
[21:55] You information that helps you understand the specifics of program
[21:59] areas and then how they come together. Okay, Councilor Kirkland.
[22:08] Yeah, just on that. Has the county been approached by
[22:11] these tiny home development people that are looking at that
[22:16] torque type of thing for? I don't know if it's
[22:18] short term. To solve that or whether it's even long
[22:21] term, but. Are we responsive to that? Or, like, pro
[22:28] tiny home communities or is it something that we're not
[22:31] even looking at? Don't know. Through you, warden. Perhaps best
[22:39] to turn this one over to Claire. To provide that
[22:43] response. Thank you. And through you, Warden, to Councilor Kirkland.
[22:49] Thank you for the question. Staff are regularly approached and
[22:55] also in dialogue with a number of. Different developers, different
[23:00] forms of housing. And as we know through previous conversations
[23:05] at council, that certainly we're looking at at a full
[23:08] spectrum and a full suite of different housing options. With
[23:12] our discussions around tiny homes, we are in the process
[23:16] of reviewing our county official plan making sure that we've
[23:19] got up to date policies that are flexible to look
[23:23] at different housing. Options. And, of course, we'll be consulting
[23:26] and working with our municipal partners in terms of. What
[23:29] specific approvals might need. To happen more at a local
[23:33] zoning level. So we are regularly reviewing a whole variety
[23:38] of options, tiny homes certainly being one of them. Yeah,
[23:43] because I look at even county owned properties or municipally
[23:47] owned properties where there is already present services. Like our
[23:52] hub up here in Wyarton, the county hub. There's three
[23:56] or four extra acres there, I believe, of land that
[23:59] has, I don't. Know if the county. Has any thoughts
[24:02] on the use of the lands, but is this something
[24:05] that we point these tiny home developers to when we
[24:09] want to be in partnership as far as giving up
[24:12] the land, not giving it up, but allowing those developments
[24:15] in areas that can go where there is full services
[24:18] and you don't have to look at tile beds and
[24:20] wells. And all that other stuff that ends up being
[24:24] environmental because now you're over the 100,000. Or 10,000 gallons
[24:28] of sewage each month, which causes more problems, but short
[24:31] term. We do have properties that are on full services,
[24:35] and I'm just wondering, are we looking at that type
[24:37] of thing. If I might, through you, warden to Councilor
[24:41] Kirkland. We are absolutely working on getting an inventory of
[24:49] properties and looking at what the potential is for. The
[24:53] long term use, whether that be an assessment of properties
[24:57] for. County owned facilities and meeting our needs. In terms
[25:02] of our county department. But then also looking more broadly
[25:07] at what are some of those larger needs in terms
[25:10] of affordable housing. What you will see through. Some of
[25:14] the preliminary discussions we're having in terms of developing the
[25:17] housing action plan. Is what we would want to bring
[25:22] forward is a broader strategy to council in terms of
[25:26] receiving the broad support, the broad criteria in terms of
[25:30] how to look at the future use of those lands.
[25:34] So that will be something that we're doing some preliminary
[25:36] work on as staff, but. That is something that we
[25:39] would look to further through. The housing action plan, so
[25:42] you'll hear more about that shortly. Thanks. All right. Anything
[25:48] else for human services? Hearing? None. We have Jay, office
[25:53] of the CIO business plan update. Any questions on that?
[25:58] Hearing? None, then. A final report. Our information report is.
[26:05] K the Port Elgin station update. Paramedic. Any questions about
[26:12] that? Good update there. Good information. Just one quick one.
[26:16] Warden Peabody, if possible, go ahead. Yes. When I went
[26:21] through the generator. Is it natural gas or diesel? And
[26:25] does it also power our Lakeshore hub, which is right
[26:28] beside. Thank you for the question and through you, warden,
[26:32] to councilor Hamill. It is Diesel. We wanted it to
[26:37] be. Goddardge ran into the issue of cutting off the
[26:43] natural gas when they had the tornado through. So we
[26:45] decided to go diesel. And as far as I know,
[26:50] it doesn't. Power the library headquarters. It just does the
[26:55] paramedic station. I can double check that, but from my
[27:00] understanding is it's just a paramedic. Building. Okay. Thank you
[27:05] for that. Councilor kirkland. Just on that. I noticed the
[27:14] upset limit is $10 million for borrowing over the next,
[27:19] so. Many years, and we've approved that. And it looks
[27:22] like the job is coming in on pretty close to
[27:24] budget, which is good. Is there any idea? Will there
[27:32] be a report come to exactly what the amount is
[27:36] that we're going to long term. Put in for paying
[27:39] this off. Or. Is it just. It could be up
[27:42] to 10 million because. I would like to see us
[27:45] borrow the least amount that we can, because that makes
[27:47] a big difference on interest in the future. Thank you
[27:51] for the question to you, warden to Councilor Kirkland. Yes.
[27:56] We will do. Final report. And tell you exactly how
[28:00] much we will be borrowing at the end of the
[28:02] project. And as of. Just for a further update, things
[28:06] are moving along quite well. We're going to do a
[28:09] walk through next Wednesday with all the engineers and everything.
[28:13] And as of right now, as long as. Things continue
[28:17] to move. As they have been. We're looking at Hastings.
[28:23] Looking at? Turning the building over to us by the
[28:26] end of the month, and we're really hoping on occupancy
[28:30] by the mid middle of March. Okay, very good. Moves
[28:37] along ten. We have five reports for direction from council.
[28:43] The first report, item a. There will be a staff
[28:46] presentation on the official plan amendment I'll. Read the motion.
[28:51] Motion from councilor Kirkland. And councilor gets that the county
[28:55] official. Plan amendment see 2023 eight implementation amendment be adopted
[29:01] and the appropriate bylaw before. County for council adoption. Motion
[29:07] is on the floor, and we'll have a presentation first.
[29:11] We have Monica. Is going to, I believe. Or is
[29:16] it chat? Presenting. Thank you, warden. I can speak to
[29:19] it. Okay. Thank you very much. Thank you. So I'm
[29:24] very pleased to be bringing forward this report. On the
[29:28] county official plan amendment for the project that we call
[29:32] the implementation amendment. Council will be familiar with this amendment
[29:37] to the county official plan because it came forward for
[29:41] a public meeting December 7. Of the end of last
[29:45] year. And at that time, I gave a full presentation
[29:51] on the amendment. So in my remarks today, I will
[29:54] focus on. Very high level overview. And then focus in
[30:00] on what's changed since the public meeting. So at the
[30:04] public meeting, one comment was received from the floor. From
[30:09] person that works as a local planning consultant by the
[30:12] name of Bev Nicholson. Also at that time, written comments
[30:16] had been received just before the public meeting from another
[30:19] local planning consultant, Don Scott from Questa planning consultants. And
[30:26] around the time of the public meeting, there was some
[30:28] ongoing discussions with sogging a jigway Nation regarding policies that
[30:34] are included in the implementation amendment that deal with our
[30:38] approach. The county's approach and the expected approach for all
[30:41] planning applications with regards to indigenous consultation. So flowing from
[30:46] that public meeting. There were some tweaks and changes that
[30:52] were made to the proposed amendment in response to the
[30:56] comments that we received. All of the comments that we
[31:00] received and changes that have happened. Since the circulation of
[31:05] the public meeting notice are summarized in an attached document
[31:09] to my report. Called comment and response matrix. And just
[31:14] again, to give a high level overview. To the extent
[31:17] we were able, we incorporated some helpful comments that came
[31:22] from Bev Nicholson planning consultant and Don Scott, planning consultant.
[31:27] And so a few of the changes that you'll see
[31:29] in the final document reflect. Their valuable input. And with
[31:34] regard to the changes that. Were worked out with sagging
[31:39] Ajibwe Nation. There were quite some comprehensive changes to our
[31:43] proposed policies, but the impact and effect of them remain.
[31:47] The same. The values of upholding. Appropriate and respectful consultation
[31:54] with indigenous communities in Bruce county has been incorporated into
[31:58] those policies. Indigenous. People generally are recognized and soggy. Nation
[32:07] is highlighted as. An important indigenous group within our community.
[32:13] And. May remember me talking about these information boxes that
[32:18] are included with the new amendment. There's a nice, comprehensive,
[32:22] did you know? Box included, which provides some great background
[32:26] information on what the Soggy Najibwe nation is and some
[32:30] of the values that they hold. For consultation. So all
[32:33] those things, I think. Were great, positive improvements for the
[32:38] proposed amendment. So those are things that I was happy
[32:41] to be able to just highlight briefly in my presentation.
[32:44] To you this morning. The other aspect of the amendment
[32:50] that I wanted to highlight briefly in my remarks this
[32:53] morning is overall how the implementation amendment works and how
[32:58] it helps to facilitate policies for housing and especially affordable
[33:03] housing. So the implementation. As we move towards. A new
[33:10] county official plan for Bruce County. There will be basically
[33:14] four sections, and the fourth section. That. Is covered here
[33:22] with the implementation amendment. Is a portion of the plan
[33:26] that provides enabling policies that put effect to the goals
[33:31] and objectives of the official plan. So if it is
[33:36] a goal and objective to create housing and create more
[33:40] affordable housing, there are some tools that are implemented. Or
[33:45] brought into force with this implementation amendment. That are now
[33:50] available in the county official plan. So, as an example,
[33:53] there's a new section that's been adding for community planning
[33:57] permit systems, which is a type of development approval. Process
[34:02] that. Is available through the Planning act, and it enables
[34:06] local municipalities to combine zoning and site plan approval so.
[34:13] With those brief policies that are now included in the
[34:16] county official plan. Local municipalities that want to implement something
[34:20] like community planning permit system don't have to do an
[34:23] amendment to the county official plan to pursue that opportunity.
[34:28] New section has also been added for inclusionary zoning, so
[34:31] if permitted by the province, inclusionary zoning could be used
[34:34] to require affordable housing to be constructed for certain residential
[34:39] development projects. Those tools aren't yet available through the province,
[34:44] but again, by including that in the county, official plan
[34:47] through the implementation amendment. We enable those tools should they
[34:50] become available. Community improvement policies have been updated with the
[34:57] anticipation that. There may be in the future. An authorization
[35:03] by the provincial government for county council to identify community
[35:08] improvement projects, areas and affordable housing again. Those tools aren't
[35:12] available yet. Because the county isn't prescribed by the planning
[35:16] act to do that kind of community improvement. Policy work,
[35:20] but in the event that that comes available. The policies
[35:25] are available. Through this implementation amendment. To not require us
[35:30] to scramble and do an amendment to enable that. That
[35:33] will already be in place. And then finally. There's a
[35:37] small tweak to the policies for severances or what we
[35:40] call consent policies to no longer include a requirement to
[35:45] follow the existing frontage and density pattern. Of an existing
[35:49] neighborhood or. Subdivision. And this change could facilitate smaller lots
[35:55] for infilling within existing development. And so, as we move
[36:00] towards taking advantage of. Infilling opportunities to capitalize on existing
[36:06] roads and infrastructure. Investments to create more housing opportunities. A
[36:11] policy like this facilitates infilling. In situations like that that
[36:16] might be available. So overall, with my remarks today, I
[36:20] didn't want to rehash. Information that I had provided previously
[36:26] at the public meeting, but I wanted to give you
[36:28] a summary. Of what's changed since we last spoke about
[36:31] this amendment. Highlight. Highlights some of the positive aspects of
[36:37] the amendment, especially for housing and affordable housing. And just
[36:41] express our excitement about having. A significant part of the
[36:49] project for plan the Bruce moving forward. Through this amendment
[36:54] to the existing official plan. We're putting some of the
[36:58] really important bones of the new county official plan into
[37:02] place. That will move us forward as we move forward
[37:06] to a new county official plan. For the county. So
[37:11] those would be the broad remarks that I would make
[37:14] now, and I'm available if there are any questions. Okay.
[37:18] Right. So lots of very substantial changes. There's some lots
[37:24] of questions. Who would like to go first? Hey, milt.
[37:32] Thank you, warden. On the partial services aspect of it.
[37:37] Can you give me an overview of how that has
[37:40] changed? The county's approach to planning and facilitating development where
[37:48] there are partial services. So, for example, if sewer exists
[37:51] but not water or water exists but not sewer, have
[37:55] not changed. There are some changes that are facilitated through
[38:00] this amendment to clarify what would be required by developers
[38:05] in those instances. So what's been clarified is that. If
[38:10] municipality has a servicing master plan that speaks to how
[38:14] partial services will be addressed, then you follow the servicing
[38:18] master plan. If a municipality doesn't have a servicing master
[38:22] plan. Then developers are required to provide something called a
[38:27] servicing strategy that examines. The feasibility. Of full municipal services.
[38:33] And if full municipal services aren't available? How partial services
[38:37] are appropriate for the form and type of development that
[38:41] they're proposing. So we're really not moving away from the
[38:45] county's current approach, but the tweaks that are being made
[38:48] to the servicing section clarify. The planning department and county's
[38:53] expectation for developers. In those instances. Good. Thank you. Further
[38:59] questions. Councilor Sharbano. Thank you, warden. So I really appreciate
[39:08] the work that's gone into these and. The support. That
[39:12] will now exist in the county's official plan for community
[39:15] planning permit systems. And inclusionary zoning are things that I've
[39:19] long wanted to see. And so it's great to see
[39:22] these coming to fruition and have them implemented in the
[39:25] plan. And it really supports. It's a thank you, I
[39:28] suppose, from talking chores and particularly on community planning permit
[39:32] systems. That really supports the work that we're trying to
[39:34] do. We're hopeful that we'll get some support from the
[39:37] federal government through our Housing Accelerator Fund application to enable
[39:40] us to actually roll one of those out and make
[39:44] it happen. They've been making some announcements. Lately for rural
[39:46] communities. We haven't heard. Anything yet for ourselves. But this
[39:50] just demonstrates, though, that there's some really innovative things happening.
[39:54] In rural communities, I'm sure not just here but across
[39:57] Canada. And some support from the federal and provincial government
[40:01] to help do some of these things would be much
[40:03] appreciated. I guess the question that I have is maybe
[40:07] a broader question. Obviously, I support all of this. But
[40:09] we haven't had an update in a while about the
[40:12] rest of the official plan. And. There's a lot more
[40:17] to do. This is a really important step, but obviously
[40:19] there's. A lot of other pieces. The natural heritage. Water
[40:24] system pieces, the agricultural pieces. There's. A lot left to
[40:30] do, and I just wonder. Can you, Monica, or maybe
[40:35] jack or even CIO or anybody give us a sense?
[40:39] Of. I get that it's a difficult and maybe even
[40:43] a painful question. But do we have a sense of
[40:47] what the timelines look like on that, when we might
[40:49] be looking at the rest of this thing. I'm happy
[40:53] to be the first one to speak to that. And
[40:55] then if our director would like to jump in with
[40:57] further comments that might be helpful. But I really appreciate
[41:02] the question, and especially because it's so top of mind
[41:05] for the work that I do. And my role as
[41:08] planning manager and my previous role as senior policy planner.
[41:13] The county official plan, work and plan the Bruce is
[41:16] very core to the work that I'm doing. And so
[41:20] I appreciate the question because it shows care to something
[41:22] that I also care about. So without. Leaning too hard
[41:29] on. The excuse point. I think it's important to make
[41:33] clear that there are aspects of the Bruce county official
[41:37] plan. Plan? The Bruce project that aren't able to be
[41:40] shared with the public. At this time, because the provincial
[41:45] framework that we're required to be consistent with the provincial
[41:48] planning statement. Is in state of flux at the moment.
[41:53] In April of 2023, the province proposed. Pretty extensive changes
[41:58] to the framework that we work within. And at that
[42:03] point, It affected the work that we were doing in
[42:06] the sense that. We were starting to develop policies and
[42:10] move those forward into public consultation process. But that aspect
[42:14] of the project had to be put on pause. And
[42:17] the reason for that, of course, is that it wouldn't
[42:19] be appropriate for us to share draft agriculture policies if
[42:23] we don't know. That those policies will be. Effective with
[42:28] the PPS changes, and we want to be very clear
[42:31] to the public and. We want to not be offering
[42:35] mixed messages. So when we do go to the public
[42:38] with agriculture, policies. Growth like. How policies for residential development
[42:47] will happen in communities. All of those were affected by
[42:51] the PPs changes. Councilor Sharboneau, deputy mayor Sharboneau mentioned natural
[42:56] heritage policies. That is a next area of focus for
[43:01] us because. When the changes were announced in April, there
[43:05] was a kind of holdback on natural heritage and then
[43:08] later they did release what their proposed changes were in
[43:12] natural heritage, and they were very minimal. So that would
[43:17] probably be the next area of focus for us to
[43:20] start to develop. And possibly move another chunk of work
[43:24] forward. And I shouldn't say start to develop, because there's
[43:29] been a lot of work. Going on in that area
[43:30] already. But that would be an area of focus if
[43:35] we do need to continue to move policies forward. In
[43:39] a part by part basis. That could be another part
[43:41] that we would look at. But what we really hope
[43:44] to do is. To. Because those natural heritage policies fit
[43:50] in with part three. And there's other parts of part
[43:53] three that were affected. So it would be really nice
[43:55] to be able to go to the public. With a
[43:58] comprehensive suite of policies because, of course, natural heritage policies
[44:02] are interrelated to agriculture. Policies are interrelated to policies of
[44:06] how communities will develop and grow. So it's maybe not
[44:09] a great approach to always do everything piecemeal. But we
[44:15] definitely feel that there's work we can advance in that
[44:18] area of natural heritage. So, to put in a nutshell,
[44:22] we eagerly anticipate announcement from the province of what the
[44:27] framework is that we are required to be consistent with,
[44:30] and then when we have that, we'll be in a
[44:32] better position to be able to project timelines for this
[44:35] project wrapping up, and especially the all important community. Consultation.
[44:43] Okay. When I was at farmers week, I mentioned our
[44:51] Rop, and there was a lot of interest. From the
[44:54] farm committee when the public meetings would be. So. It
[45:00] was definitely a hot button issue. Okay, Councilor Kirkland. Yeah.
[45:07] Great document. Just trying to take it all in here
[45:10] because there's a lot to do good for you. My
[45:15] question is when I've talked to my building department. Is
[45:19] the nitrates. When you have a community that. Is vastly.
[45:26] Does not have services. I think of pretty well all
[45:29] of savvy beach. Chastity Lake. I think of other areas
[45:32] within our county, the shoreline, all the way from King
[45:37] Cardan. South. I think of inland lakes. Large areas without
[45:42] services this nitrate, why do we need to duplicate what
[45:46] I believe the building code? Can already do with our
[45:51] building department. So if they're the ones that are on
[45:54] site. Doing? Whatever needs to be done and the studies
[45:58] that need to be done for the nitrates. Why? Do
[45:59] we need a duplication or is it a duplication when
[46:03] I see it in the county official plan. Through the
[46:06] word, and I appreciate the question. This may. Sound like
[46:13] a dodge, and I don't want it to sound like
[46:15] a dodge. This amendment that's coming forward for the implementation
[46:19] amendment as I address Councilor McIver's. Question. Is not proposing
[46:26] a departure from our current approach to servicing. And. The
[46:33] question about how nitrates. Can be considered when considering certain
[46:38] forms of new development, either. On individual private services or
[46:44] partial services. Is something that we would like to take
[46:47] a closer look at for the new official plan and
[46:50] we are definitely hearing from staff at some of our
[46:54] local municipalities. That. They want to look at this issue
[46:59] closely. The position that our department has taken in those
[47:03] conversations has been that the province. Says that we are
[47:07] to address nitrate and planning approvals. So that would include
[47:11] the types of approvals. That the county makes decisions on
[47:15] for things like. New infilling or new small subdivisions or.
[47:22] Other developments, like townhomes, that might be on partial services.
[47:27] And so we do think that there is a role
[47:29] to play. For planning policies in the county. Official plan
[47:34] and advice from planners. And what is the appropriate approach
[47:39] to addressing those provincial criteria when it comes to the
[47:42] role. That the Ontario building code plays in that that
[47:46] would be. At the more focused level of issuing building
[47:54] permits on approved lot development. So I think there's, a
[47:58] role for the provincial nitrate guideline to play at both
[48:01] levels. At least that's. The position that. We've taken in
[48:05] some of those conversations. But I think that where we've
[48:09] left things with staff is that we appreciate that they
[48:12] have the concern and that it's something that we would
[48:15] like to look at. And address, if we can, through
[48:19] the new county official plan. So the distinction that I
[48:23] would make today, since we're talking about the implementation amendment,
[48:26] is that the implementation amendment doesn't. Really open up that
[48:30] discussion or that policy work. That's work that we would
[48:33] contemplate. Doing with the new county official plan. Okay, so
[48:38] does that make it clearer in my head? And I
[48:44] understand what you're saying from the provincial policy statement, but
[48:47] we haven't. Seen their final document or what they're doing.
[48:52] So when I hear from, it's not just our building
[48:54] department. And as you said, you've heard from other building
[48:57] departments that. They feel they can address. It in house
[49:02] and not have to duplicate and not goes back to
[49:06] my same question. So this isn't etched in stone, is
[49:09] what I'm understanding. From what you're telling us right now
[49:13] that through consultation with yourselves and other build that will
[49:17] still happen, because I would really like to not see
[49:20] it in this official plan. At all and just leave
[49:23] it up to the building departments within each area and
[49:26] district because it sure affects the areas that aren't on
[49:30] full water and sewer. And it's something that I would
[49:33] like to keep that as local as possible. Within our
[49:37] local building departments, but that's just my view on that.
[49:41] Thank you. Further questions.
[49:51] All right. Thank you to the planning staff. It's very
[49:56] important. Updates. Since we do have a delay, as Luke
[50:00] pointed out, very important. That we move along here. Just
[50:06] on one of the notes I did meet with along
[50:08] with our Cao yesterday. Met with the chiefs of Sagina
[50:12] and Naywash in two separate meetings. And some outreach. To
[50:18] just listen about concerns regarding the county and what we
[50:23] can do to improve the relationship and I was able
[50:25] to. Use these amendments. On consulting son in the meeting
[50:33] as a positive. And they were very receptive and very
[50:38] positive about the interactions they've had with our planning staff
[50:41] as well as a few other departments. But I did
[50:43] bring this up specifically. So it did go a long
[50:47] way to creating some goodwill with San, so thank you
[50:49] very much. On little item there. Thank you, warden. Monica
[50:59] just on that issue with regards to. Son. Just another
[51:05] question on how that has changed from our original approach
[51:09] right now, has it changed much? Or is it still
[51:14] much the same? Through the ward and. Great question. I
[51:21] would say. That our efforts towards. Really framing a good
[51:28] working relationship. With indigenous peoples has been evolving over the
[51:32] years. And the intention has always been to have a
[51:36] positive working relationship and wording such as. Developing consultation protocols
[51:42] existed. In the current official plan and are still proposed
[51:47] in the new amendment. So the spirit hasn't. Changed much,
[51:51] but sometimes the words we choose. And the framing. Of
[51:58] our evolving relationship in a better way can go a
[52:02] really long way to creating an effective policy that works.
[52:08] To support that relationship. So. I think that San did
[52:15] see what we had offered as a huge improvement. And
[52:20] some of the old fashioned wording may have been considered.
[52:26] Not no longer appropriate. And so they do see this
[52:30] as a good step forward. If I could word. Just
[52:34] to follow up on that, you mentioned the old fashioned
[52:38] wording and. Give me a couple examples of. How that
[52:46] has changed. The example through the warden. The example that
[52:49] I'm thinking of that was highlighted is there. Was a
[52:51] phrase that said in the current plan, and I'm paraphrasing
[52:55] from memory. The county recognizes indigenous communities desire to be
[53:02] consulted. And they don't really think it's just a desire
[53:07] that they have. They think that it's a right that
[53:09] they have. So when you use the term desire, it
[53:12] sounds like old fashioned language. And when you properly choose
[53:17] the right words to frame your intent and your purpose,
[53:21] then it really creates. A better platform or framework to
[53:25] work from in our working relationship. Sounds good. Thank you,
[53:28] Monica. Okay. Thank you very much. I've read the motion.
[53:35] All those in favor? Ken, you had a question? You're
[53:41] on mute there. No, I raised my hand, that's all.
[53:48] Okay. All right, good. Okay. That's proof. Onto item b,
[53:53] plowing match. We'll need a mover and seconder from councilor
[53:57] Hamill and councilor. Craig. That Bruce county support the efforts
[54:02] of the Bruce County Plumbings association to host the 2026
[54:05] IPM in Bruce county and that council support providing startup
[54:09] funds of up to $100,000 conditions of which would be
[54:12] brought back at a future meeting. Questions from council. Yes.
[54:16] Councilor gets. Do you think we should clear the air
[54:23] first on the issues that have been brought to our
[54:26] attention earlier before we support. This proposal. Okay. I would
[54:36] feel that we should probably defer this here. Okay? I
[54:41] know before the meeting, there was some questions about. The
[54:45] landowner, laying farms and. I was able to call Tony
[54:52] this morning. And he was very positive. They're totally on
[54:56] site of helping out the IPM that just happened at
[55:00] ten that I got a hold of them. So that
[55:03] issue was cleared up. And then, Mark, there's some other
[55:06] issues about. By putting the 100k cap, I think we'll
[55:10] be able to negotiate, give staff direction. One of the
[55:14] issues out there is that. Dufford county. When I was
[55:19] at the Wardens caucus, they spent 318,000. On the plowing
[55:26] match and. I did. Talk to our staff. I thought
[55:32] that was a little bit much. I don't know if
[55:33] council's appetite is there for 318. I didn't think so.
[55:38] I thought we should set a cap there. That's in
[55:41] the motion. For negotiation. Mark, follow up. Maybe Brockton can
[55:50] kick in the other 218. They'll benefit from this. I'll
[55:55] ask Chris toff report on that one. I'm just joking.
[56:01] Okay, Councilor Craig. Thank you, Warden. I think the wording
[56:06] is correct in that this is a startup funding and
[56:08] when we get the staff report back. Indicating more precisely.
[56:15] What it will be directed for. What? The timelines and
[56:19] all those sorts of things. I am not suggesting this
[56:23] is the maximum amount, but this is the appropriate amount
[56:27] to start with. And we'll see what comes of it
[56:30] later on. Okay. All right. Councilor Murray. And thanks through
[56:36] you, Warden. Thanks for clearing up the concerns that were
[56:38] before the meeting. And I would support this motion. As
[56:44] mary ken craig has said, Okay, very good. And I
[56:48] think. Some of the issues down in Duffer, and they
[56:52] only had nine and a half months to plan. We've
[56:56] got this timeline now. So I think. It'll obviously work
[57:00] out with the longer timeline. Councilor Kirkland? Yeah. If we
[57:05] don't. Approve this at this point. Staff won't be able
[57:09] to deal with some of the issues that are on
[57:11] there, like the sewage. There was three or four other
[57:14] things that are in kind. To be able to know
[57:17] what those things are going to be valued at. That's
[57:20] my understanding that if we don't pass this, they won't
[57:23] be able to do all that investigation. Is that true?
[57:27] Yeah, they won't be able to negotiate. And then there's
[57:29] also the issue. Of the group that was here last
[57:32] meeting, taking it forward to the provincial group looking. For
[57:37] a vote. On bruce county. Yeah, I'm okay with moving
[57:41] this forward. Okay, very good. Anyone else? Councilor Murray. Thanks,
[57:50] Warden. Through you again. And just because we support this
[57:53] today, it doesn't mean there's any guarantees that it will
[57:56] actually happen in 2026. It's still got to go through
[58:00] the whole Ontario Plowman's thing and. If somebody else steps
[58:04] forward, it could end up somewhere else, is my belief.
[58:08] But supporting it is a good first start to bring
[58:10] it to Bruce County. Yeah. I think that is true.
[58:17] It has to be the provincial executive. Although lately they
[58:21] do seem to. Be. I don't know what happened with
[58:25] the host community. For last year. One county council canceled,
[58:32] and then Daffern had to pick it up. I don't
[58:35] know. If it's not like prior years where decades ago
[58:38] it used to be a big competition between counties. Provincial
[58:44] executive will see this offer, and I'm sure. They'll jump
[58:52] at it. Okay. All those in favor? Okay, that's approved.
[59:01] Okay. Corporate services. Property tax policy review motion from councilor
[59:06] Sharboneau, councilor McKiver, that the 2024 countywide tax ratios and
[59:11] class discounts be approved as set out in appendix one
[59:14] and that staff be directed to prepare the necessary tax
[59:16] rates and ratio by law and the tax relief program
[59:20] for charities and other similar organizations be continued for the
[59:23] 2024. Taxation year and that the tax relief program for
[59:27] low income seniors and low income persons with disabilities be
[59:30] continued for the 2024 taxation year and. That no optional
[59:36] property classes are recommended. Any questions? Okay, all those in
[59:43] favor? Arrived. Corporate services capital
[59:53] spending overage moved from councilor Hamill, councilor Craig, that capital
[59:58] spending overages outlined in the report for 2023 be allowed
[1:00:01] to be absorbed in the urine surplus. Or deficit as
[1:00:04] they are immaterial in nature. Questions. All those in favor?
[1:00:14] Item e. And we have a motion on the striking
[1:00:17] committee. This is a new committee, and the purpose of
[1:00:20] the committee is to recommend appointments to committees, review terms
[1:00:24] of reference, and to administer the CAO. Performance evaluation, and
[1:00:33] so this was just changed. When cio thompson was still
[1:00:38] here. And we implemented this along with our new. Meeting
[1:00:44] procedures. The striking committee consists of myself, the deputy warden.
[1:00:53] And councillor Craig. Going forward. Next year, for example, it
[1:00:58] would be the warden, deputy warden, and then. Somebody that
[1:01:03] next year's warden chooses for the third member. So I'll
[1:01:08] read the motion and take any questions moved from deputy
[1:01:13] mayor Sharbano. Thanked by councillor Murray that the warden councilor
[1:01:16] gets be appointed to the accessibility advisory committee and that
[1:01:20] councilor Craig. And councilor gets be appointed to the community
[1:01:24] drug and alcohol strategy. Any questions? All those in favor?
[1:01:34] That's carried. To our bylaws. Moved by councilor gets councilor
[1:01:42] Kirkland that the following bylaw be approved bylaw? Number 13,
[1:01:46] a bylaw to restrict the weight of vehicles passing over
[1:01:49] county bridges. All those in favor? That's carried. We have
[1:01:56] a communication. From town of South Bruce Peninsula Social and
[1:02:01] Economic Prosperity Review. I did mention already in reference to
[1:02:06] Councilor Craig's concern. I was going to wrap that in
[1:02:09] with that proposed. Meeting with MPP buyers along with the
[1:02:14] warden of Gray County. To discuss this issue. And it
[1:02:19] was. Member buyers who suggested this. So very good of
[1:02:24] it to reach out on that. Okay. Anything else? We
[1:02:32] have a confirmation of proceedings. A motion from councilor Hamill,
[1:02:37] councilor Craig, that bylaw 14 be approved a bylaw could
[1:02:41] confirm proceedings with the Council of County of Bruce at
[1:02:43] its meeting held the 15th day. Of February 2024. All
[1:02:51] those in favor? That's carried. And just before I call,
[1:02:56] motion to adjourn. Last week we had a follow up
[1:03:00] to Aroma delegation. So that wrapped up. Our roman delegations,
[1:03:05] we met with the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions,
[1:03:08] Minister Tibalo. We had a very good meeting advocating on
[1:03:12] extending our paramedicine program to mental health visits. So that's
[1:03:17] an excellent application that our EMS staff put together. And
[1:03:22] we've had two meetings on this. And. I think the
[1:03:27] things are looking favorable. I'd like to thank our staff,
[1:03:32] our CIO and all our staff. Who participated in the
[1:03:38] Roma delegations. There was a lot of work that went
[1:03:41] into this, a lot of advocacy on number of important
[1:03:44] programs, and I think all our delegations went quite well,
[1:03:48] and council should be very happy with the work staff
[1:03:51] did in setting us up to advocate for very important
[1:03:55] programs. Just this one for example, the paramedic and for
[1:03:58] mental health, if we get that. That will be really
[1:04:02] a big deal to the people in Bruce county. If
[1:04:05] we could have our paramedics go and do some home
[1:04:07] visits on the mental health checkups or assist the police
[1:04:10] on a call. There was a lot of good work
[1:04:12] that went on with the intergovernmental affairs department. Supported by
[1:04:16] all the other staff. At Roma and certainly look forward
[1:04:21] to building. That. Through the year and then leading up
[1:04:26] to amo. Okay. Need a motion to adjourn.